Different Forms of Decisions in the Process of Vocation Development

The Accompaniment in the Choice/

Selection of the State of Life

COMMUNAL VOCATION AND SPECIFIC VOCATIONS

1. The life as Vocation

• Usually, vocation is referred only to priestly, religious
• But today, is attributed to all walks of life
• “Calls into existence the things that do not exist” Rom. 4:17.
• To be human is not only to have one vocation but it, itself is a vocation
• Called to be mature and perfect the gift of life, hence
• Invited to come out of “oneself” to realize the encounter with other and participate well new world.
• Live the life as gifted by God and as son of God
• GS. 19: “The root reason for human dignity lies in man's call to communion with God. From the very circumstance of his origin man is already invited to converse with God”.
• As educators in the faith, must see to it either by themselves or through others that the faithful are led individually in the Holy Spirit to a development of their own vocation according to the Gospel, to a sincere and practical charity, and to that freedom with which Christ has made us free. PO 6.
• Priestly, religious are to the sanctity – evangelical and ecclesial mission
• Various, specially: Lay, Clerical, and Consecrated life

2. Origin of the Development of the Vocation

• In every vocation there is progressive process
• Vague
• Little clear
• More clear
• Fortified
• But never lack difficulties,
• Takes up more stability

3. Option for the Vocation

• Today choice/option is difficult

DIFFERENT FORMS OF DECISIONS

• Decision does not come isolated but long interior psychological maturity
• It depends and differs person to person
• There are four (4) kinds of decisions

1. Growing Decision

• Develops through mediation of maturing interior ideals
• Years in progression
• Investigate the conscience about situation till
• Maturity of the judgment
• Fully realize the sufficient evidence
• Needs internal potentiality of the growth
• But it needs time to develop and guide towards action

2. Calculated Decision – Rational or Pondered

• Comes out of insecurity and uncertainty
• Knows “where to go” but still searches for different possibilities for better option
• Ex:   A youth wants to serve the world but does not know which direction to take up
• Marriage or missionary

3. Daring Decision – intuitive or improvised

• Does not make any investigation with conscience but sudden decision
• Does not investigate any factors or possibilities but follows intuition
• No twice think – emotional reaction
• Cannot construct a valid behavior for a definite option
• Can create problems, doubts
• Possibility for another intuition giving up the old

4. Delayed Decision

• Proper of individuals with uncertainties, not sure of
• Perhaps little generous
• Reveal – lack of task for an option grievous
• Lack of “willing” to take up decision makes can earn many opportunities
• Continue to postpone the time for option for certain information
• Uncertainty comes from the fear of engagement too
• Easily get finished in a conflict
• However, it is too heavy to delay

Reflection

• Daring and Delayed Decisions are too dangerous
• Growing and Calculated decision are recommended and promoted
• However, four are important to know the stage and maturing decision in the “plan of life”.

According to the Project of God:

• “You did not choose me but I chose you” Jn 15:16
• Vocation from the part of God is an act of H.Sp. as an interior voice
• “To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good” (1 Cor 12:7)
• The signs of the Divine appeal in rare direct revelation – true but got to be constructed by the other vocational discernments.

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In this chart there are sixty incomplete phrases. Read only once and write the very first idea that comes to your mind. Work as fast as mind. If you cannot complete the sentence mark the corresponding number and try when all finished.

1. I have an impression that my father rarely…………………….…………………..
2. When each thing goes against me…………………………………………………
3. I always willed………………………………………………………….…….....
4. If I had authority……………………………………………………….............
5. It seems to have happened to me………………………………………………….
6. My superiors……………………………………………………………………..
7. I know that is shock, above all I have fear of……………………………………...
8. I have an impression that one sincere friend………………………………………
9. When I was a child……………………………………………………………...
10. My idea of lady perfect……………………………………………………………
11. When I see a man or lady together…………………………………………………...
12. Comparing different families my family………………………………..…………..
13. During work I find better with………………………………………….………….
14. My mother……………………………………………………………………..…
15. I do something to forget that I ……………………………………………………
16. If only my father wanted…………………………………………………………….
17. I believe to have the capacity of……………………………………………………….
18. I could have been perfectly happy if…………………………………………………
19. If some persons work for me…………………………………………………………
20. Aspect with anxiety……………………………………………………………….
21. At class my professors…………………………………………………………
22. Major part of my friends ignores that I have fear of………………….……….
23. I do not like persons that………………………………………………………....
24. Some year back, I………………………………………………………..………..
25. I think most of the young……………………………………………………………
26. My impression on the conjugal life is…………………………………………..…..
27. My family treats me as……………………………………………………………….
28. The persons with work…………………………………………………………….
29. My mother and I…………………………………………………………………..
30. My greatest error was……………………………………………………………....
31. I would like that my father………………………………………………………...
32. My greatest weakness is……………………………………………………………
33. The secret ambition of my life is…………………………………………………..
34. The persons that work for me……………………………………………………...
35. One day will come on which I ……………………………………………………
36. When I see my superior coming……………………………………………….…..
37. I would like to give up the fear of…………………………………………….……
38. The persons that I prefer……………………………………………………….…..
39. If I were to be still child……………………………………………………………..
40. I believe the major part of the ladies……………………………………….………
41. If I have sexual relationship………………………………………………….…….
42. Major part of the families that I know………………………………….………….
43. I like to work with the persons that …………………………………………………
44. I think that the major part of the mothers……………………………………….
45. When I was young, I was feeling guilty of………….……………………………..
46. I have an impression that my father could …….………………………………..
47. When fortunate turn against me………………..…………………………………...
48. That the life that I want is…………………………….…………………………….
49. In giving to the other I …………………………………………………………….
50. When I will be more senior………………………………………………………..
51. Persons that I consider my superiors………….……………………………………
52. My fears, at times, oblige me to……………….……………………………………..
53. When I am not present, my friends……….………………………………………..
54. The most memorable event in my life……………………………………………..
55. That I like less in the women………………………………………………………...
56. My sexual life……………………………….……………………………………...
57. When I was child my family……………….………………………………………
58. Persons that work with me usually……….………………………………………...
59. I love my mother but………………………………………………………………
60. The heaviest thing that I should not have done….……………………………

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The phrases are divided schematically in 4 sects and in 15 behaviors to which 4 items or phrases do correspond.

The group of 15 of every one of analyzed attitudes and brought under, to indicate the general impressions on the continued significative of the responses of the subject and on the grade of its eventual conflict according the following classification:

1. Attitude towards the father ………….……………………….( )
2. Attitude towards proper resources…….…………..……...( )
3. Ideal of life ………………………………………………....( )
4. Attitude towards the inferiors ………….…………………….( )
5. Attitude towards the future……………….…………..........( )
6. Attitude towards the superiors …………….………………..( )
7. Fears ………………………….……………………………..( )
8. Attitude towards friends…………………….……................( )
9. Attitude towards the past…………………….………...........( )
10. Attitude towards women …………………….………..........( )
11. Attitude towards hetero sexual relations…….………….( )
12. Attitude towards family ……………….……………………( )
13. Attitude towards classmates of the work and study….…( )
14. Attitude towards Mother…………………………………..( )
15. Guilty of the senses………………………………………...( )

Observations……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................…………………………....................................................................................................

2: Very disturbed, such request the therapeutic help for emotional problems in this area.

1: moderately disturbed, for emotional problems that subject can control without the therapeutic help.

0: No disturbance in this area. Subject is in equilibrium and normal

X: Not classifiable, lacks some evidence of the situation.

 

Sector	Group of Behaviors	Items
A) Family	Father Mother Family Unity	1-6; 31-46 14-29;44-59 12-27;42-57
B) Sex	Women Hetero sexual relation	10-25; 40-55 41-26;41-56
C) Interpersonal Relations	Authority Superiors Friends Batchmates	4-19; 34-49 6-21;36-51 8-13;38-53 13-18;43-58
D) Concept of the Self	Personal Resources Ideals of Life Future Fears Past Guilt	2-17; 32-47 3-18;33-48 5-20;35-50 7-22;37-52 9-24;39-54 15-30;45-60

Living the Paschal Mystery as A Guide to Christian Spirituality

SPIRITUALITY OF THE PASCHAL MYSTERY

The Paschal Mystery is the central event in the Christian faith. It is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which saved us from sin and death and gave us the gift of eternal life.

The spirituality of the Paschal Mystery is a way of living our lives in light of this great mystery. It is a spirituality of dying to self and rising to new life in Christ.

Here are some of the key elements of the spirituality of the Paschal Mystery:

• Conversion: The first step in living the Paschal Mystery is to convert our lives to Christ. This means turning away from sin and turning towards him. It means making him the center of our lives.
• Repentance: Repentance is another important element of the Paschal Mystery. It means acknowledging our sins and seeking God's forgiveness. It is also about turning away from our sins and committing to living a new life in Christ.
• Forgiveness: Forgiveness is essential for living the Paschal Mystery. It means forgiving ourselves and others for the wrongs that have been done. It is also about receiving God's forgiveness for our sins.
• Love: Love is the greatest commandment of the Paschal Mystery. It is about loving God and loving our neighbor as ourselves. It is also about sacrificing ourselves for others, as Christ sacrificed himself for us.
• Service: Service is another important element of the Paschal Mystery. It is about using our gifts and talents to serve others, especially the poor and the marginalized. It is also about following Christ's example of servanthood.

The spirituality of the Paschal Mystery is a way of living our lives in union with Christ. It is a spirituality of dying to self and rising to new life in him. It is a spirituality of love, forgiveness, and service.

Here are some ways to live the spirituality of the Paschal Mystery in our daily lives:

• Pray regularly: Prayer is our way of communicating with God and deepening our relationship with him.
• Read Scripture: Scripture is the Word of God, and it contains the message of the Paschal Mystery. Regular reading of Scripture can help us to understand and live the Paschal Mystery more fully.
• Receive the sacraments: The sacraments are visible signs of God's invisible grace. They are a way for us to experience the Paschal Mystery in a special way.
• Serve others: Serving others is a way to imitate Christ, who gave himself for us. We can serve others in our families, our communities, and the world.
• Forgive ourselves and others: Forgiveness is essential for living the Paschal Mystery. When we forgive, we let go of the anger and resentment that can hold us back from living a full and joyful life.

The spirituality of the Paschal Mystery is a way of living our lives in the joy and hope of the resurrection. It is a way of living our lives to the fullest, and it is a way of sharing the love of Christ with the world.

Here is a prayer that you can use to live the spirituality of the Paschal Mystery:

"Lord Jesus Christ, help me to live the spirituality of the Paschal Mystery. Help me to die to self and to rise to new life in you. Help me to serve you and others with love and generosity. Amen."

Tips on Discerning Your Vocation

VOCATION AND DECISION

Vocation is a calling from God to a particular way of life. It is a sense of purpose or direction that is given to us by God. Discerning our vocation is a process of discovering what God is calling us to do with our lives.

Decision, on the other hand, is the act of choosing between two or more options. It is a process of weighing the pros and cons of each option and then making a choice.

Vocation and decision are closely related. When we discern our vocation, we are making a decision about how to use our gifts and talents to serve God and others. This decision can be difficult to make, but it is important to remember that God is with us and will guide us.

Here are some tips for discerning your vocation:

• Pray: Ask God to reveal his plan for your life. Be open to his voice and be willing to listen.
• Read Scripture: The Bible is full of stories of people who were called by God. As you read Scripture, pay attention to the passages that speak to you and that challenge you.
• Talk to a trusted spiritual advisor: A priest, pastor, or other spiritual advisor can help you to discern God's call in your life.
• Pay attention to your gifts and talents: What are you good at? What do you enjoy doing? God may be calling you to use your gifts and talents to serve him and others.
• Weigh the pros and cons of each option: Consider the benefits and drawbacks of each option before making a decision.
• Be open to opportunities: Don't be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and to try new things. God may be calling you to something that you never expected.
• Be open to the Holy Spirit's guidance: The Holy Spirit is always working to lead us to God's will. Be open to the possibility that God may call you to something that you never expected.

Once you have discerned your vocation, you will need to make a decision about how to pursue it. This may involve choosing a particular career path, joining a religious order, or getting involved in a particular ministry. Whatever you choose, remember that God is with you and will help you to succeed.

Here is a prayer that you can use to discern your vocation:

"Lord, help me to discern your call for my life. Show me what you want me to do with my gifts and talents. Give me the courage to follow you, wherever you lead me. Amen."

The Qualities of a Good Priest

A GOOD PRIEST

A good priest is someone who is faithful to God and to his calling. He is a man of prayer and contemplation, and he is dedicated to serving the people of God. He is a shepherd who leads his flock with love and compassion.

A good priest is also a man of integrity and virtue. He is honest and trustworthy, and he lives a life that is consistent with the teachings of the Church. He is a role model for others, and he inspires them to live a good and holy life.

Here are some of the qualities of a good priest:

• Faithfulness to God and to his calling: A good priest is someone who has a deep love for God and who is committed to serving him. He is also faithful to the teachings of the Church and to the Magisterium.
• Spirituality: A good priest is a man of prayer and contemplation. He is dedicated to his own spiritual growth and development. He is also a spiritual guide for others, helping them to grow in their relationship with God.
• Service: A good priest is a servant of the people of God. He is dedicated to their spiritual and physical well-being. He is also a voice for the poor and marginalized.
• Integrity and virtue: A good priest is a man of integrity and virtue. He is honest and trustworthy, and he lives a life that is consistent with the teachings of the Church. He is a role model for others, and he inspires them to live a good and holy life.

Here are some examples of good priests from the Bible and from history:

• Jesus Christ: Jesus Christ is the perfect example of a good priest. He was holy, compassionate, wise, courageous, and humble. He gave his life for his people and continues to serve as our High Priest in heaven.
• Saint Peter: Saint Peter was the first pope and the leader of the early Church. He was a courageous and outspoken apostle who was willing to suffer for his faith.
• Saint Francis of Assisi: Saint Francis was a humble and compassionate priest who dedicated his life to serving the poor and the needy. He is known for his love of nature and his deep devotion to God.
• Saint John Bosco: Saint John Bosco was a priest who dedicated his life to working with young people. He founded the Salesians of Don Bosco, a religious order that continues to serve youth around the world.
• Saint Maximilian Kolbe: Saint Maximilian Kolbe was a Polish priest who was martyred in Auschwitz during World War II. He volunteered to take the place of a Jewish man who was condemned to death, and he died in the gas chamber.
• Saint John Vianney: Here are some of the qualities of a good priest, as exemplified by Saint John Vianney.
• Holiness: A good priest is a man of holiness, who strives to live in conformity with the will of God.
• Compassion: A good priest has compassion for his parishioners and seeks to help them in their spiritual and material needs.
• Love of God and people: A good priest is filled with love for God and his people. He is a shepherd who cares for his flock and leads them to salvation.

Good priests are essential to the life of the Church. They are the shepherds who lead the flock of God. They are the teachers who proclaim the Gospel. They are the ministers who celebrate the sacraments. And they are the spiritual fathers who guide and support their people on the journey of faith.

If you are blessed to have a good priest in your life, be sure to thank him for his service and to pray for him. He needs your support and prayers in order to continue his important work.

Seven Interior Castle by St Theresa of Avila

CASTEL INTERIORE: SANTA TERESA D' AVILA 

(INTERIOR CASTLE BY ST. THERESA OF AVILA)

The *Interior Castle* (Spanish: *Castillo Interior*) is a book on Christian mysticism written by the 16th-century Spanish Carmelite nun and mystic Saint Teresa of Ávila. It is her most famous work and is considered to be a classic of Christian spiritual literature.

The book is a guide to the spiritual journey of the soul towards God. It is described as a castle with seven mansions, each representing a different stage in the development of the soul. As the soul progresses further toward the center of the castle, it comes closer to achieving ineffable and perfect peace, and, finally, a divine communion with God.

The seven mansions of the *Interior Castle* are:

1. The First Mansion: The Soul Becomes Aware of Its Sinfulness
2. The Second Mansion: The Soul Begins to Pray and Meditate
3. The Third Mansion: The Soul Develops Humility and detachment
4. The Fourth Mansion: The Soul Experiences Spiritual Dryness and Aridity
5. The Fifth Mansion: The Soul Experiences Spiritual Consolations and Graces
6. The Sixth Mansion: The Soul Experiences the Dark Night of the Soul
7. The Seventh Mansion: The Soul Achieves Union with God

The *Interior Castle* is a challenging but rewarding work. It has helped many people to understand and navigate their own spiritual journeys. It is a classic of spiritual literature that continues to be relevant today.

Here is a brief summary of each of the seven mansions:

1. **First Mansion:** The soul becomes aware of its sinfulness and begins to seek God's forgiveness.
2. **Second Mansion:** The soul begins to pray and meditate regularly, and to develop a relationship with God.
3. **Third Mansion:** The soul develops humility and detachment from worldly things.
4. **Fourth Mansion:** The soul experiences spiritual dryness and aridity, as it begins to purify itself of its sins and imperfections.
5. **Fifth Mansion:** The soul experiences spiritual consolations and graces, as God rewards its efforts.
6. **Sixth Mansion:** The soul experiences the Dark Night of the Soul, a period of spiritual darkness and doubt.
7. **Seventh Mansion:** The soul achieves union with God, a state of perfect peace and joy.

The *Interior Castle* is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about Christian mysticism and the spiritual journey. It is a challenging but rewarding work that can offer guidance and inspiration to all who seek it.

పవర్‌పాయింట్ ప్రజెంటేషన్: 'నేటి యువతే - రేపటి భవిత '

YOUNG ENERGY 

(YOUNG IS THE TOMORROWS FUTURE) 

(నేటి యువతే - రేపటి భవిత)

**యువత శక్తి**

యువత అనేది శక్తి మరియు శక్తి యొక్క యుగం. ఇది కొత్త ఆలోచనలు, కొత్త ఆవిష్కరణలు మరియు కొత్త మార్పులకు యుగం. యువత అనేది భవిష్యత్తు యొక్క నిర్మాతలు మరియు నాయకులు.

యువతకు ఉన్న కొన్ని ప్రత్యేకతలు:

• ఉత్సాహం: యువతకు ఉన్న అత్యంత ప్రత్యేకమైన లక్షణం ఉత్సాహం. వారు కొత్త విషయాలు నేర్చుకోవడానికి, కొత్త అనుభవాలను పొందడానికి ఎల్లప్పుడూ ఉత్సాహంగా ఉంటారు.
• ఆశావాదం: యువతకు ఉన్న మరొక ప్రత్యేకమైన లక్షణం ఆశావాదం. వారు ఈ ప్రపంచంలో మంచిని చూడటానికి మరియు మార్పును సృష్టించడానికి ఎల్లప్పుడూ ఆశావాదంగా ఉంటారు.
• సృజనాత్మకత: యువతకు ఉన్న మూడవ ప్రత్యేకమైన లక్షణం సృజనాత్మకత. వారు కొత్త ఆలోచనలు మరియు పరిష్కారాలను కనుగొనడానికి ఎల్లప్పుడూ సృజనాత్మకంగా ఉంటారు.

**యువతే రేపటి భవిత**

యువతే రేపటి భవిత. వారు ఈ ప్రపంచాన్ని మారుస్తారు. వారు కొత్త సాంకేతికతలను అభివృద్ధి చేస్తారు, కొత్త సమస్యలకు పరిష్కారాలను కనుగొంటారు మరియు కొత్త ప్రపంచాన్ని సృష్టిస్తారు.

యువత శక్తి యొక్క కొన్ని ఉదాహరణలు:

• యువత శక్తి ద్వారా, ప్రపంచం యొక్క కొన్ని అత్యంత ముఖ్యమైన సాంకేతికతలు మరియు ఆవిష్కరణలు సాధించబడ్డాయి.
• యువత శక్తి ద్వారా, సామాజిక మార్పు మరియు న్యాయం కోసం అనేక ఉద్యమాలు ప్రారంభించబడ్డాయి.
• యువత శక్తి ద్వారా, ప్రపంచం యొక్క అత్యంత ముఖ్యమైన సాంస్కృతిక మరియు కళాత్మక కృతులను సృష్టించబడ్డాయి.

**నేటి యువత**

నేటి యువత ఒక అద్భుతమైన అవకాశాన్ని కలిగి ఉంది. వారు ఈ ప్రపంచాన్ని మెరుగుపరచడానికి మరియు దానిని మరింత న్యాయంగా మరియు సమానంగా మార్చడానికి శక్తిని కలిగి ఉన్నారు.

**యువత యొక్క పాత్ర**

యువతకు ఈ ప్రపంచంలో ఒక ముఖ్యమైన పాత్ర ఉంది. వారు కొత్త ఆలోచనలు మరియు కొత్త ఆవిష్కరణలకు యుగం. వారు ఈ ప్రపంచాన్ని మెరుగుపరచడానికి మరియు దానిని మరింత న్యాయంగా మరియు సమానంగా మార్చడానికి శక్తిని కలిగి ఉన్నారు.

**యువతకు సవాళ్లు**

యువతకు అనేక సవాళ్లు ఉన్నాయి. వారు ఉపాధి, విద్య మరియు ఆరోగ్యం వంటి అనేక సమస్యలను ఎదుర్కొంటున్నారు. అయినప్పటికీ, యువత ఈ సవాళ్లను అధిగమించి, ఈ ప్రపంచాన్ని మెరుగుపరచడానికి కట్టుబడి ఉంది.

**యువతకు చిట్కాలు**

యువతకు కొన్ని చిట్కాలు ఇక్కడ ఉన్నాయి:

• మీ ఆలోచనలను అనుసరించండి - మీకు ఏదైనా కలలు కనే వీలు ఉంది.
• నేర్చుకోవడం మానవుడి యొక్క మొదటి బాధ్యత - ఎల్లప్పుడూ కొత్త విషయాలు నేర్చుకోండి.
• సమాజానికి తిరిగి ఇవ్వండి - మీ సమయం మరియు నైపుణ్యాలను ఇతరులతో పంచుకోండి.
• ప్రపంచాన్ని మెరుగుపరచడానికి కృషి చేయండి - మీ చుట్టూ ఉన్న ప్రపంచాన్ని మెరుగుపరచడానికి మీరు ఏదైనా చేయగలరని గుర్తుంచుకోండి.

యువత ఈ ప్రపంచానికి ఒక శక్తి. వారు ఈ ప్రపంచాన్ని మెరుగుపరచడానికి మరియు దానిని మరింత న్యాయంగా మరియు సమానంగా మార్చడానికి శక్తిని కలిగి ఉన్నారు.